Lexus RX and BMW X5, as two heavyweight players in the domestic high-end SUV market, have occupied the market with years of excellent reputation and excellent quality. Both are luxury medium and large SUVs, and at the same time there is some overlap in terms of price, so the actual market competition between them is inevitable.
The 2021 Lexus RX was launched in December last year, and there are three new models in total, with a price range of 509,000 to 756,000 yuan. The 2022 BMW X5 completed the product update in November last year, and the new car was also launched with three configurations, with a price range of 69.99 to 83.99 million yuan. Next, the car uncle will choose the Lexus RX top version model and the guide price of 754,900 yuan 2022 BMW X5 xDrive40i M sports suit for comparison, the price difference between the two is not large, so under this premise which model is more cost-effective?
Exterior design
The overall appearance of the Lexus RX is more refined, with the front part of the new car equipped with a family-style polygonal middle mesh, and the internal grid-like front grille using rich chrome elements as decoration. The flat headlight group on both sides is more coordinated, the fog lamp position is at the bottom of the front encirclement, and the overall visual effect is exquisite and reveals a fierceness.
BMW X5 exterior design using the latest family design language of the BMW brand, the shape gives people a relatively young and sporty feeling, from the front face to the rear almost no visual dead end, as with other BMW models, the front face of the new car part matches the double kidney type grille, the size of the grille is larger, so that the car has a strong momentum. The headlights on both sides are still eagle-eye shapes, the tough lines look heroic, and the traditional small fog lights have terminated in this generation of models, making today's detailed design more concise.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Lexus RX are 5000× 1895×1720 mm, and the wheelbase is 2790 mm. The side profile of the new model has not changed, the overall line is more prominent, and the length of the top version of the model has increased between the C and D pillars.
The BMW X5 has a specific length, width× height of 4930× 2004× 1776 mm, and a wheelbase of 2975 mm, which is an absolute advantage in key wheelbase levels. The side waistline of the new model is not straight, and the change of lines highlights the muscles of the whole car, and the sideways posture is much more dashing than the previous generation version.
The shape of the Lexus RX rear is relatively simple, the internal structure of the tail light group is exquisite, and the LED light source of the light strip is adopted, which is mainly based on the design of L-shaped elements, which looks quite stylish, and the visual effect after lighting is eye-catching enough.
The tightened tail windows and the wide rear of the BMW X5 form enough contrast, and the overall posture is narrow and wide, with enough sense of solidity. The traditional L-shaped taillights at the tail have disappeared, and the flat shape of the light group is also blackened, and the design level is very capable, and even has a murderous atmosphere.
Interior design
The interior design of the Lexus RX has not changed, mainly in terms of configuration optimization. The interior of the car is wrapped in a large area of soft material above the center console and the inside of the door panel, and the level of materials and processes is the same as that of the old model. The shape and material of the three-frame steering wheel directly in front of the main driver have not changed, and the functional buttons on the left and right sides are laid out reasonably and are easy to operate. The center console of the new car is also equipped with a 12.3-inch touch LCD screen, which supports satellite navigation, road call rescue, Bluetooth car phone, voice recognition control, etc. in terms of functions.
The BMW X5 still has a more traditional layout, but relying on multi-layered line modification and tapering of the trim, it presents a refined and luxurious atmosphere. The numerous metal trim strips in the car bring a cool atmosphere to it, the ambience strip parallel to the trim strip is also very delicate, and the upper part of the door panel and the side wall and the armrest area are wrapped in leather, which is sufficient for a sense of grade. The center console area still maintains bmw's inherent design, the air conditioning and audio area are clearly keyed and easy to operate, while the 12.3-inch touch LCD screen has more navigation information display than Lexus RX in terms of function, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, etc.
The Lexus RX interior seats are wrapped in genuine leather fabric and feature electrical adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating/ventilation of the front seats, and electric memory of the front seats. The interior padding of the front seats is soft, and there is a certain sense of immersion when riding, and the comfort is good.
BMW X5 interior seats are also wrapped in leather fabrics, and compared with the Lexus RX, there are more leg rest adjustments for the main passenger seat, and the four-way adjustment of the seat waist support of the main co-driver is missing, the front seat is ventilated, and the power seat memory of the passenger seat is missing. The front seats of the new car are as thick as ever, and the sides of the backrest can be adjusted to tighten, which is good for comfort and wrapping.
The Lexus RX top-of-the-line model features a 6-seat layout, with two independent seats in the second row and an independent temperature zone in the third row to independently adjust the wind direction and temperature to ensure the comfort of the ride. The electric buttons on the left side of the trunk can control the expansion and folding of the seats in the 3rd row, but they cannot be controlled with one button, and they need to be pressed and held all the time to complete the operation.
The rear seats in the BMW X5 are large and comfortable enough, but the seats do not support front and rear movement, and the backrest angle cannot be adjusted, which is even worse than the BMW X3. In addition, the comfort of the seat in the middle of the new car is acceptable, but the headrest does not effectively support the head, and the space under the feet is not wide enough.
dynamical system
The Lexus RX uses a hybrid oil-electric system, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine with a maximum output of 262 hp, a peak torque of 335 Nm, and an electric motor output of 235Ps. In terms of conventional systems, this is matched by the E-CVT stepless transmission.
The BMW X5 is powered by a 3.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 340 hp and a peak torque of 450 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission, and both cars are matched with a four-wheel drive system.
Uncle Che summed up
As a hot player in the field of luxury medium and large SUVs, the Lexus RX and BMW X5 both have good strength. Through the comparison of the above two cars at the same price point, we can see that their advantages are different, among which the Lexus RX has more seat counts, better fuel economy, and more comprehensive functional configuration. The BMW X5 has more powerful performance and a more refined interior and exterior design.